Elementary Teacher First Grade

$1000 Signing Bonus!!

First Grade Elementary Teaching Position

Horizon Christian in Indianapolis seeks a Christian educator who desires to work in a growing school. This would be a full-time first grade elementary teaching position beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Teaching license required.
• Indiana literacy endorsement completed or in progress
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
• Ability to maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including the science of reading, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts

Responsibilities:

• Supports Horizon's vision of Biblical Worldview Shaping combined with academic excellence
• Plans, prepares, and delivers biblically integrated instruction
• Communicates high expectations for all students
• Effectively plans and prepares for lessons and units that align with Horizon's Biblical Worldview Shaping and Indiana's academic standards
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Engages students by incorporating and by maintaining a variety of instructional strategies and technology
• Incorporates evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson
• Maintains accurate and complete student records
• Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each students abilities and needs
• Communicates with students and parents concerning their progress in a timely manner
• Prepares students for state required achievement assessments
• Maintains positive rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate nurturing to assist in the growth of the child
• Performs other duties as assigned